Francois Steyn
Frans Steyn was released from the Springbok squad at his own request on Tuesday and will not appear in Saturday’s match against Wales at Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban.
The player advised SARU officials that that he did not wish to be considered for the Castle Lager Incoming series. “The environment in the Springbok squad is fantastic and I would like to state categorically that my relationship with Heyneke Meyer, the rest of the management and my team-mates is very good,” said Steyn.
Steyn – who is expected to take up a contract in Japan at the end of Vodacom Super Rugby Series – said that he wished for time to reflect on his Springbok future.
He indicated he would be available for the Cell C Sharks once the June internationals are completed.
“I have spoken at length to Frans and we are happy to accede to his request,” said Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union (SARU).
“He has asked for some time to consider his international playing future and we must respect that. Let me make it clear that he has not retired from international rugby, but he has requested a break from it.”
Roux added that Steyn had asked for privacy at this time.
“This is not an ideal situation, but, in other instances, sudden player absences through injury are not uncommon and I’m sure Heyneke and the selectors will adapt to his unavailability. Frans is now out of the squad and team management will respect his wish for privacy by not speculating on his decision or his likely return.”
@ Scrumdown:
I’m a little slow at times scrum.
But I catch up for the lineouts.
😉
@ gunther:
The poor hobbit is currently sitting in cold, wet and misty conditions.
I imagine he might have switched to fortified wine by now.
I sincerely hope this is not about money. if it is I will lose respect for him in a big way.
I think there are still too many unknown factors here. Hopefully all the facts come out, so that everyone can make up their minds on how they feel, AFTER they get all the info. But I’m not holding my breath . . .
So – who’ll be the centre pairing this weekend?
The Springbok team is out, and there’s an Article up for it already!
I have never been a great fan of FS – always seen him in a similar mould as Kev Peterson – a bit of a sulky but incredibly talented hired gun/maverick.
However, I would like to reserve judgement until we find out the full story behind this, given both FS’s and SARU’s history.
If SARU have lured him back under false pretences, then he has a right to feel aggrieved, and we all know how SARU handle things, so walking out may have been the only option. However, if it is not SARU’s fault, and we are being led up the garden path, I will repost my thoughts.
Why should he get preferential treatment?
He is not more professional than other players, remember, this is a bloke who pitched up last year after eating all the pork pies and croissants, fat and out of shape, couldn’t even finish the season.
He lost weight for Jake, when Plum was coach at the Sharks he didn’t give a shit.
So, on a Shark and Bok retainer he earns about 3-4 Million, and shame, that not enough?
For a guy who’s major claim to fame is that he kicked 2 65m penalties in NZ 7 years ago.
Let me dry my tears, he certainly is a poor victim here.
Good for him if he wants to go, but I guarantee you, if Jake is appointed Bok coach for the RC, Steyn will be fit and raring to p,ay for the Bokke in a shot.
Nee wat, gaan, en gaan goed, maar moet nooit ooit weer vir n Bokspan speel nie
@ Scrumdown:
I think we are dealing with Baldrick here.
Look at his pic.
@ Just For Kicks:
@186 – Couldn’t agree more.
But . . . Agree with some other commentators here (like GBS etc) – the MANNER in which FS acted isn’t very professional at all.
@ WP Till I Die:
Cold wet and misty.
Sounds like Cape Town for the last month.
Mind you I’m off to the Burg tomorrow and I believe it’s colder than the shoulder Fransie will get from the Boks from now on.
188 @ gunther:
That’s what prompted my original question to the visitor of the Cake Tin, but it appears that he’s more likely to have “family” running around in Todd’s neck of the woods.
I think our sharks friends will be more pissed off that beast was dropped than the news that Guthro is playing, RIOTS
@ Just For Kicks:
“However, I would like to reserve judgement until we find out the full story behind this,…””
Wise words indeed JFK.
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
JFK.
Nor their monikers or Gavatars.
cane.
@ gunther:
@ Scrumdown:
Baldrick was in fact THE BRAINS of the Team in the 1st Series.
This from Wikipediaphia.
“This Baldrick also has cunning plans that, contrary to most of the “cunning plans” of his descendants, mostly work, although they often initially seem ridiculous (and sometimes get messed up due to the actions of Lord Percy). For instance, when Edmund seeks to kill Dougal McAngus, Baldrick suggests that he gets an enormous great cannon, takes McAngus outside, makes him stick his head down the cannon and then blow it off. Edmund scoffs at this, and instead tries to kill McAngus using several different “cunning plans” of his own. After having failed miserably with all of these, he resorts to using Baldrick’s original plan, which works”.
Lampoon me if you will………………………………….Percy and Edmund.
194 @ cane:
Comedy at it’s very best. Not everyones cup of tea though. Especially in this neck of the woods.
Fransie saw Habana diving for a try and got reminded from the horrors of 2007 where all he had to do was kick it out, the nightmares returened on Saturday. Now he realized his priorities are to make amends?
194 @ cane:
195 @ Scrumdown:
I much prefer British Comedy / Humor over the typical slapstick American Comedy and Humor.
Hell it is just…. more intelligent… and more funny!
@ cane:
@ Scrumdown:
Have you guys ever seen Frankie Boyle perform? with his Scotish accent the first half hour sounds like gibberish, but when you get in the swing of things that guy is hilarious! I am also a huge Jimmy Carr fan.
@ MacroBok:
No Macro but I will look forward to the experience.
Here in NZ there is a SA born comedy named Urzila Carlson.
Once again not everyone’s cup of tea. But I find her shockingly funny. Here is a taste.
scrumdown @ 195
I just loooooooooooove Queenie
just love the idea that that may be an exact depiction of the monarch that still rules nz!!
@ cane:
sure thanks ill watch it at home.
199 @ cane:
Shame, shit she’s not funny at all!
@ grootblousmile:
@ MacroBok:
Some humour does not travel well.
Just as well Urzila left SA it seems.
203 @ cane:
Check here!
talking about injueries. hasnt bakkies s knee been managed for years now?
a few years ago bakkies went through a season of two rarely plahing 40 mins a game at the bulls to ease him back in and we are still reaping the awards… the pro’s the benchmark. jake would have played him the whole time.
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